Cosmic Reformation Richard 4B
Richard Godfrey and his Gospel Wagon embark on a journey to New York amid a wave of religious revival. The caravan aims to preach reform and visit multiple cities en route, drawing curious crowds and followers.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1895
Page
5
Richard Godfrey and his Gospel Wagon embark on a journey to New York amid a wave of religious revival. The caravan aims to preach reform and visit multiple cities en route, drawing curious crowds and followers.
Reverend Richard A Godfrey of Topeka plans a wagon campaign to convert New York state to the Cosmic Reformation. He tours with his son David in a gospel wagon, with Godfrey preaching and David playing organ. He aims to convert through a portable ministry while promoting his three books and the motto With God. He lives on Dillon Street and faces skepticism from locals.
In Topeka and Kansas City talks, Judge Joe Reed and J Ralph Barton plan a political pact linking Reed to Barton's followings. The scheme would align Barton supporters with Reed and vice versa, to advance Reed's presidential prospects in Kansas. Reed travelled to Kansas City for a decisive conference, with further actions expected today as plans unfold.
The case between two elections commissioners including Frank Uersch moves to the November term of the state supreme court. Bob McMinsters seeks the office and had hoped for earlier action, but the Herald notes no advance before December and that registration for the election will proceed.
Mrs Sarah Shoaf testified before Police Judge Ferry that Harry Gregg tried to bring a man named Mr Smith to her home and insulted her. Officer Hale arrested Gregg on a warrant swom by Shoaf after a Sunday visit. The judge fined Gregg ten dollars.
Police action, centered at the Santa Fe junction near Topeka, is debated as to whether arrests for selling intoxicating liquors occurred inside or outside city limits. German suspects Mike Egel and Chas Desch faced charges. witnesses and officers testified about premises, proximity to the boundary, and whether the scene was within Topeka city jurisdiction. The case proceeds with additional hearings pending.
The year-old son of Mrs. M D Lorimer of 1210 Clay Street fell thirty feet into a well while playmates watched. He became entangled in the sheet of water and was aided by rescuers after fear and panic. He was frightened but not reported fatally injured.
A private letter from Chicago states Fred Shiff formerly of Lawrence and well known in Topeka is suffering from internal cancer near death. He has been kept under anesthesia for three weeks and an operation is expected soon. Shiff had led the Field Columbian Museum in Chicago for two years.
A cable from J W Gilead says he leaves England today for home aboard the Servis. A Saturday night meeting is planned to elect officers in Justice Furrys office. Marie Gardenhire dislocated her arm after a fall at home in Potwin. Bilus Rin sought police assistance last evening. An unknown visitor caused concern but proved to be a passerby. General Superintendent Stillwell of the Nickel Plate Railway will move to Topeka area by October 1, with the family currently in Colorado. The Topeka Presbytery meets mid October at First Presbyterian, with Judge Clarke and Alexander Laird as delegates. Hilton is delegate to Parsons Synod with R B Gemuel as alternate.
Sept 10 report from Newprt states torpedo boat Cushing under Lieutenant Ray Smith left for Fishers with 54 rounds of smokeless powder. The powder is to be distributed among North Atlantic squadron vessels and is the first such ordnance issued to American war ships.
The Birds of a Feather bundle of acts drew a solid crowd at the Grand last evening with Siewsee Lang Meson and Miss Tole Pomeroy delivering clever specialty work. The troupe’s dramatic stunts, including a daring window escape and a walk across a wire, were praised while the manager, Mrs FLW. Stroh, oversees the touring company and plans a repeat show tonight. Separately the St. Joseph bicycle races opened with good weather and fast times, with multiple state records broken in open and class events led by Kansas City riders.
A mob of masked white men fired on Black workers in a rural Florida area near Graves & Beatty sawmill. Several were killed or wounded. the car was riddled with bullets. Black laborers fled, and about fifty mill workers sought other work after the attack.
The Rev. Herbert Leocerd, pastor of Hyde Park M E Church, who visited the Sacred Heart convent, received papal bepedictisa from Mgr Satalia. He was interviewed all day and kept busy, with his plans to join the Roeminh church uncertain. Leonard says he will not join the Catholic Church. The pastor's friends concluded he is in good standing, though he remains unsettled.
Spencer Mawdner seeks a ruling on 880,099 funds tied to a Snow-Hamminton dispute in the district court. Snow argues the money should go to him while Houlton contends entitlement. The court will decide who receives or divides the remaining funds. Marrison loses a wisdom tooth after doctor from Rome removes the left tooth at Old Forge. General Harrison has one remaining wisdom tooth. The extraction was done at Dodd camp after a guide reported Dr Barton’s visit. Presbyterian church plans a service on October 1.
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